Swine Flu.. Har Din Diwali

Title of this post is little weired.. isn't it ? What's this "Har Din Diwali"... Well for all those who don't understand national language of India - Hindi, it means "Every day celebration day".

In our hotel (Lemme use the word Apartment because when I use the word Hotel, a completely different picture comes in mind which is totally different than reality), we have certain "traditions" like some people don't enjoy living in Hotel on weekends (they like to always roam and you will never find them in hotel for sure on weekends), some people don't cook on weekends (they enjoy taking rest) while some people cook something special or try something new on weekends (they enjoy delicious and experimental food more than taking rest).. one of such traditions for our Alcohol lover is to enjoy the "Daru (word for alcohol in Hindi) on weekends.. Its really great fun to attend these "sessions".. Well, I used the word "Daru" rather than alcohol because the great feeling which comes on their face when they speak "Daru" , it doesn't come up with any other word in any other language.. :)

Before 4-5 years in India, I guess either Samsung or LG came up with this catchy slogan "Har Din Diwali Offer" at time of Diwali (Diwali is a BIG celebration festival in India similar to Christmas in west).. They were giving discount up to 60% on various items for one month of Diwali period rather than just on few days of Diwali.. So it literally meant each day is a celebration day.. you don't need to wait for a specific day / specific occasion to get the benefit of discount.. Well, that's ok but what does this swine flu has to do with celebration.. Hmmm.. you need to be little smart to understand that..

"Daru" lovers have started taking this slogan seriously since we got mini vacation of flu. Rather than waiting for the weekend, now they have it almost everyday or every another day.. Though I am a Teetotaler, I had been there quiet a few times and passively participated.. Regular drinkers say, have few pegs and enjoy yourself in totally different world.. You don't remember either Swine Flu or anything else which is bugging you.. So this mini vacation is really "Har Din Diwali" for them... Isn't it ?

Cheers, Bottoms up :)